Legal Administrative Assistant, Intellectual Property
Kutak Rock LLP
Kansas City, MO
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$45,000–$68,000 Per Year
LOCATION
Kansas City, MO
POSTED
Today
JOB SUMMARY
Kutak Rock LLP has an opening for a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant in its Kansas City office. The primary responsibility is to perform secretarial duties for attorneys and paralegals in our Intellectual Property practice. This role is ideal for the detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a collegial and collaborative environment
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor filing deadlines noted on docket reports for all US and foreign patent and trademark matters; assist with the review and clearing of docketing; communicate details to Docketing Services
- Assist with coordination of Incoming and outgoing file transfers
- Handle client matters (when appropriate) through telephone and e-mail
- Use Intapp Time (software package) for time and expenses
- Maintain record of attorney’s time and expenses; submit to Accounting Department in a timely fashion; recap expense memoranda and other miscellaneous accounting projects as assigned
- Maintain work calendars by scheduling appointments, conference calls, and other meetings
- Prepare travel, hotel, and car arrangements by using the internet
- Prepare routine correspondence for attorneys and paralegals; create reporting letters and legal documents
- Create, maintain, and organize electronic files; maintain and organize paper files; maintain client preferences and contacts within firm applications
- Perform general office duties (e.g., prepare copies, print emails and documents)
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent grammar and spelling skills
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- History with quality control
- Must be flexible with hours when work demands
QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience
- High school diploma (or equivalent) required
- Experience working with legal professionals or a law firm, preferred but not required
Position Information
Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $45,000 - $68,000 Per year, commensurate with education and experience.
Work Arrangement: In Office
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. 1 hour of paid vacation leave accrued for every 16 hours worked. 1 hours of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked. Paid parental leave. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Commuting Benefits. Tuition Reimbursement. Employee Referral Program. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing.
Additional Information
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Consideration of any background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.
About the Firm
Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to “allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,” and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 21 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity.
We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement, and loyalty of our people.
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